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Click to view MTCreations's profile Mogul MTCreations 82 posts since
Nov 18, 2007
15. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Nov 29, 2007 3:45 PM
in response to: Dereshki
Just because it is free, does not mean it does not come with costs.

OSCommerce is a great software package, don't get me wrong, but it requires a lot of care, feeding and customization (and by someone who knows PHP/mySQL, HTML/CSS and the ins and outs of OSCommerce as well) to get it to do what you want.

Free does not equal easy, but time does equal money, and one should not be lured down the FREE road without realizing they will invest a lot of time (or pay someone to do so) to get this software running. Not for the faint of heart to install, either.
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Click to view brainbag's profile Mogul brainbag 38 posts since
Nov 17, 2007
16. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Nov 29, 2007 3:53 PM
in response to: MTCreations

Hi MTCreation,

So are you saying if i pay someone who knows how he can help me achieve great things with shopify?Do you know someone?And how much do you think it will cost with abt 200 inventory?


rgds,


Samson.

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Click to view MTCreations's profile Mogul MTCreations 82 posts since
Nov 18, 2007
17. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Nov 29, 2007 4:01 PM
in response to: brainbag
Right from the shopify.info pricing page:

$24 /month for up to 1000 items (SKUs) - the free trial allows for just 10 products, but it's a good way to try out things before plunking down a dime.

I'd take a look at the Shopify.info site for about 10 minutes (read, click, learn) to become familiar with it. I admit I don't have the resources to provide answers to questions about Shopify via this forum that are already answered on their website.

As for customization, you can find help and resources in the forums at http://forums.shopify.com/forums/1

Good luck!
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Click to view justabitome's profile Start-up justabitome 1 posts since
Nov 29, 2007
18. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Nov 29, 2007 5:25 PM
in response to: brainbag
While it's great to come on websites such as this to ask for website assistance it's even better to ask local businesses. Check references, look at portfolios and learn a bit about running and creating a website before you sign any contracts.

Ask opinions from co-workers and friends. See what they think of certain portfolios. Contact the customer's said web designer has worked with. Never pay upfront.

There is such a wealth of individuals out there that claim to be web designers. I'd be more apt to look for a company that not only has web designer's but programmers and marketing team.

OSCommerce is a great small biz software to use if your going to do it yourself. But it greatly depends on user knowledge. Its hardly a program that's difficult to setup but only allows certain customizations and most OSCommerce sites all look the same. I'd stay away from programs such as that.

Good luck!
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Aug 6, 2007
19. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Nov 29, 2007 5:31 PM
in response to: brainbag
Brainbag, Another suggestion. Visit SCORE online (it is FREE) and look for someone that
can help you build an e-commerce website.
SCORE helps counsel people in business FREE. They want you to succeed.
Good luck, LUCKIEST
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Click to view brainbag's profile Mogul brainbag 38 posts since
Nov 17, 2007
20. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Nov 29, 2007 5:50 PM
in response to: justabitome
Hi Justabitome,
Thanks for your advise.I will be careful about that aswell.Like i said in my previous post.I have been swindled by a company called storesonline before.They promised heaven and earth with their programme.But after i purchased the programme and decide to do it myslef it was much more difficult than i taught and i checked this company's out on ripoff.com they received alot of bad remarks.After doing so i called them and told them off even now they are still calling my wife through their collection agency.I admit it was my fault for not actually checking them out before plunging into the deals.

I think i will just start on ebay and from there i will see what i can do.

rgds,

Samson.
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Click to view puzzleman's profile Mogul puzzleman 293 posts since
Oct 11, 2007
21. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Dec 14, 2007 6:44 PM
in response to: brainbag
Brainbag, Remeber that when you put a site up on Ebay, all the customer remembers is that they bought it on Ebay not from Brainbag. Also, Ebay is for people who are buying just based on price. They have Walmart mentality and want it for the lowest price. Not a good way to make money unless your cost is real low.

Setting up your own site is creating your own brand. so when someone buys from you, they refer back to your website. Not to Ebay.

Creating your own brand is what you are selling, not product. You make sales by selling product but your goal should be to sell yourself. That way people will trust you and want to only buy from you.
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Click to view bizguy's profile Start-up bizguy 3 posts since
Dec 20, 2007
22. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Dec 20, 2007 2:44 AM
in response to: brainbag
Brainbag,

You can actually get several FREE competitive quotes through our Vendor Marketplace. We have heard some wonderful success stories already and hope that you find what you are looking for. Its always good to get several quotes and through our vendor marketplace you get just that.

http://youngentrepreneur.vendorseek.com/

Hope that helps.

Cheers,

Adam T.
co-foudner
YoungEntrepreneur.com
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Click to view No PPC's profile Professional No PPC 4 posts since
Jan 25, 2008
23. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Jan 25, 2008 5:53 PM
in response to: brainbag
I know the best persn call Steve at 1-480-570-3661 He is a great Developer and I promise you he will do a great job.
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Click to view Generation4's profile Mogul Generation4 50 posts since
Dec 11, 2007
24. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Jan 25, 2008 6:30 PM
in response to: No PPC
I need a website too..I think I will follow-up and check out some of these web developers that are listed on the site.
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Click to view MnlyTechnlgy's profile Mogul MnlyTechnlgy 98 posts since
Feb 27, 2008
25. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Mar 5, 2008 5:45 PM
in response to: Generation4
Generation4 - It's been a little over a month, but are you still in need of a website? We are a web development company specializing in small businesses. If interested feel free to e-mail me at Deb@MainelyTechnology.com with "SBOC Forum Response" in the subject line. I look forward to talking with you.
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Click to view kfuntak's profile Start-up kfuntak 1 posts since
Sep 18, 2008
26. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Sep 18, 2008 5:26 AM
in response to: MTCreations
Free Site Development offers You building your website for free. There
is also registering domain and hosting for free. You only pay monthly
maintenance and administration. You have full support if You need new
components or assistance in content management. It is better solution
then pay once site building and later You are out of support.
Visit Free Site Development
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Click to view Henrykjr's profile Professional Henrykjr 6 posts since
Sep 18, 2008
27. Re: I need someone to help me build an e-commerce website Sep 18, 2008 9:53 AM
in response to: brainbag
I am a huge fan of the Miva Merchant 5 software. Any number of of hosting companies will license this software to you for about $45/month including hosting. The guy I use for my Miva site is Dam Whims at LAservers.com. He'll do the work for you cost effectively. Go to templatemonster.com and pick out a look for your website before shopping ecommerce platforms.

Lastly, Miva is really powerful and easy to administer. Be careful not to get bit in the butt by having something you can't administer once the web development is done!

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